Vibrant

Writing a boring book is a real risk. I’ve re-read my 2nd draft and realised I’m holding back on my voice. I can’t have that! It’s useful to consider why some of my words are currently predictable and blah. Low confidence could be sneaking in, but I don’t want to give that too much space. The age-old adage of ‘show, not tell’ is key, as it is for all writers. A dull clunkiness sets in where my phrasing and scenes lack depth. So, think like this beautiful trailer – strong, bright and vibrant, arms outstretched!

I’m looking back at sentences and scenes, and rewriting them as if telling the story to a friend. It’s working. The flow is there – it’s rolling along nicely now, like those wonderful wheels.